Wondering which choke cables are compatible across the Honda CX500, GL500, CX650 and GL650 motorcycle range? Below are the part numbers and sources for the various models. I’m hoping that someone will be able to measure their cable and send me the lengths so we can figure out which are going to be compatible with what… The CX650E and CX500E cables are not compatible with the CX500s due to the different design of the control end.
The table below is sortable if you click on the headings.
| Year | Model | Part No. | Length | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-1982 | CX500 CX500 Deluxe CX500 Shadow CX500 Custom | 17950-415-000 | Top of locknut to end of outer 860mm Cable overall length 930mm | eBay US, eBay AU, eBay UK, eBay CA, CMSNL , Amazon | Has knob on the end saying “Choke”. Thanks Murray for measuring |
| 1981-1982 | GL500 | 17950‑MA1‑000 | ? | CMSNL | What sort of end do these have? |
| 1982 | CX500E Sports | 17950‑MC5‑000 | CMSNL | Has no knob on the end like the 500s, has a barrel end for connecting to the handlebar lever | |
| 1983 | CX650E Eurosport | 17950‑MG0‑000 | ? | eBay AU | Has no knob on the end like the 500s, has a barrel end for connecting to the handlebar lever |
| 1983 | CX650 Custom CX400 Custom | 17950‑ME8‑000 | Outer sheath 900mm Cable length 965mm | eBay US CMSNL for MB4 part number | What sort of end do these have? Apparently 17920-449-010 is a valid part number too. 17950-MB4-001 is supposed to be compatible, from a VF1100CD. Same source states that the CX650E cable is also compatible. |
| 1983 | GL650 and GL650 Interstate | 17950‑ME2‑000 | ? | eBay US, eBay AU | What sort of end do these have? |
